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Who Should Take the GED Test?

The GED test is designed as a way for people to achieve high school equivalency without actually receiving a high school diploma. The GED test might seem like an easier option than finishing high school, but there are several things to consider before you decide to get a high school equivalency diploma instead of a […]

Understanding What’s Tested on the GED

The GED® test is a widely used examination that demonstrates high school equivalency as well as college and career readiness. It includes the reading, writing, thinking, and problem-solving skills needed for postsecondary educational programs and for the world of work. This means that your high school equivalency diploma is not an end in itself—it is […]

TEAS Reading: How to Read Strategically

Of the 47 scored questions on TEAS Reading, 22 (47%) will ask you to identify key ideas and details from the passage. With these questions, the TEAS tests your ability to read for the “big picture” and for important details, as well as to draw inferences from your reading and apply what you learn from […]

How is the GED Scored?

If you’re planning to take the GED® or thinking about it, a great place to start is familiarizing yourself with the basic structure of each section.  Here’s everything you need to know about scores on the GED®. Each GED® Test (RLA, Mathematical Reasoning, Social Studies, and Science) on the GED® is scored on a scale from 100 […]

How to Study for the GED in a Month

The GED is an alternative to a high school diploma. Instead of graduating from high school, you’ll receive a test score vouching for your high school knowledge equivalency and college readiness. If you do well, you can apply for college and jobs as if you had a high school diploma. Because there’s a lot riding […]

Top 10 Tips to Ace the TEAS on Test Day

After weeks of preparation, you know what to expect on the TEAS. You’ve studied a lot and taken a test practice test or two. Now your Test Day is approaching. How can you make sure you do your best? [RELATED: How to Prepare for the TEAS] On the day of your test, arrive at least […]

What to Expect on GED Test Day

Because the GED is split into four subtests, you don’t have to complete GED testing all at once. That means that instead of just one GED test day, you could have up to four. If you do choose to test all at once, you’re in for a long GED test day; the four tests combined […]

Top Tips for the GED

If you’re studying for the GED, you know that there’s a lot of information to cover before you’re ready for test day. We’ve compiled a few tips for each section to help you out, whether you’ve just started studying or you’re taking the GED tomorrow. [ TRY KAPLAN’S GED PRACTICE QUESTIONS: Social Studies • Mathematical Reasoning • Science •  Language Arts ] Simplicity […]

What's a good OAT score?

What OAT score do you need? As you consider an OAT score goal, it’s always wise to look at average scores at the schools to which you’re applying. For starters, though, here are the basics you might need to know about your OAT score: The OAT is scored on a 200-400 scale. For each section of the […]

What's on the GED: Science

The GED® Science Test evaluates your ability to understand, interpret, and apply science information. You will have 90 minutes to answer 34 questions that are based on reading passages, graphics such as diagrams, tables, graphs, and maps, or a combination of the two. You will need a minimum score of 145 to pass the Science Test, […]